Six Nations police, firefighters, paramedics join with Wounded Warriers Canada

Six Nations Emergency services have joined with Wounded Warriors to help each other with work related trauma issues. (Photo by Austin Evans)

By Austin Evans Writer In a move to tackle the stress and challenges first responders face, Six Nations Police, Paramedics and Fire and Emergency Services have partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada. Six Nations first responders met at Fire Station #1 on October 9 to learn what services were available for them and their families. Wounded Warriors Canada CEO Scott Maxwell described the two types of programs they provide: training on how to minimize trauma before it happens and support for those who have experienced traumatic events. “You don’t want to be remedial or reactive to this all the time,” he said. “You want to ensure that when something happens or when a member realizes that something is sticking with them, they already have the tools, skills and practices to help…

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